Q:
What is dravet syndrome?
A:
Dravet syndrome, previously known as severe myoclonic epilepsy of infancy (SMEI), is a rare genetic epilepsy syndromes that can result in high morbidity and mortality. It often occurs to infants during their first year of life and is lifelong.
At first, infants with dravet syndrome may have generalized clonic seizures triggered by hot temperature or fever and still grow normally. However, as seizures continue, most children eventually suffer from intellectual damages and other conditions caused by dravet syndrome, including shakiness, sensitivity of temperature and sleep disorders.
Early and correct diagnosis is significant for the condition control. If you want to get more information and advice, please call your doctor for help.
Keywords: dravet syndrome; SMEI; severe myoclonic epilepsy of infancy.
